Spooky Tales for Little Ghouls: Popular Halloween Books for Kids
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to dive into some thrilling and chilling stories with your little ones. Whether your child is a fan of friendly ghosts, mischievous monsters, or brave witches, there’s a Halloween book out there to suit every taste. In this blog post, we’ll explore a selection of popular Halloween books for kids that are sure to get them into the spooky spirit.
“Room on the Broom” is a delightful tale of a friendly witch and her adventures with a cat, a dog, a bird, and more. Written in rhyme and filled with whimsical illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this book is perfect for younger kids and teaches valuable lessons about friendship and teamwork.
Join the Berenstain Bears as they go trick-or-treating in their charming neighborhood. This classic book introduces children to the joys of Halloween and showcases the importance of sharing and caring. It’s an ideal choice for preschoolers.
In “Where’s My Mummy?” little Baby Mummy can’t find his mummy on Halloween night. As he searches through the spooky, dark forest, he encounters various Halloween creatures that both frighten and amuse him. This heartwarming story is a delightful read for young children.
This interactive Halloween story tells the tale of a brave little old lady who encounters a pair of shoes, pants, a shirt, gloves, and a pumpkin head that follow her home. Children can join in the repetitive text, making it an engaging and fun read-aloud book.
“Ghosts in the House!” introduces readers to a young witch who moves into a house haunted by friendly ghosts. With its striking black-and-orange illustrations, this book has a unique and captivating visual style that will appeal to both kids and adults.
Spookley is no ordinary pumpkin; he’s square! In this heartwarming story, Spookley learns that being different is not a bad thing. This book encourages kids to embrace their uniqueness and is accompanied by a valuable message about bullying.
From the creator of Captain Underpants comes a hilarious Halloween tale about Oscar, a dachshund with a less-than-impressive costume. Kids will giggle as they follow Oscar’s adventures in this amusing and uplifting story about friendship and bravery.
While not explicitly a Halloween book, this classic featuring Grover from Sesame Street is perfect for the season. Grover is terrified of the monster at the end of the book, leading to lots of laughs and surprises for young readers.
9. “The Spooky Wheels on the Bus” by J. Elizabeth Mills
This book is a spooky twist on the best selling classic book, Wheels on the Bus. It’s a spooky good time!
It’s Halloween night! Celebrate and sing along with this bestselling, spooky twist on the classic Wheels on the Bus song!
10. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones” by Alvin Schwartz
A classic collection of chillingly scary tales, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the original illustrations by lauded artist Steve Gammell. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark contains some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Walking corpses, dancing bones, and narrow escapes from death-they’re all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories. Make sure you read these books with the light ON!
11. “Pete the Cat: Trick or Pete” by James Dean
Pumpkins, candy, and costumes! With flaps that reveal fun Halloween surprises, this Pete the Cat holiday story is sure to be a sweet treat for your little trick-or-treaters. Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to house and discover what is waiting behind each door. Life the flaps to reveal fun spooky surprises—this book is spooktacular!
12. “Construction Site Gets a Fright!: A Halloween Lift-the-Flap Book” by Sherri Duskey Rinker
On a dark and windy Halloween night, the trucks are ready for bedtime. But with tricks and treats on their minds, the familiar construction site starts to seem a little eerie! Lift the flaps to turn spooky scares into silly surprises, as the trucks find out that they are all safe and sound—and learn that laughing with friends is the best way to turn fright into fun!
13. “Don’t Push the Button” by Bill Cotter
From the brilliant mind of author and illustrator, Bill Cotter comes one of the year’s best Halloween books for kids. Everyone knows that trick-or-treating is the best part of Halloween. But that one house looks kind of scary…wait, why are you walking toward the creepy house?! Whatever you do, do NOT ring that doorbell!
14. “How to Catch a Monster” by Adam Wallace
There’s a monster in my closet, with claws and teeth and hair. And, tonight, I’m going to scare him! He lives just right through there…. Is there a monster living in your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Parents and children will love sharing this fun and inventive audiobook, which reminds us that things aren’t always as scary as they seem. In the end, maybe the monster is just looking for a friend!
15. “Little Blue Truck’s Halloween” by Alice Schertle
Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party.With the delightful rhymes and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue’s new adventure is full of festive costumes, fall colors, and plenty of Halloween fun!
These Halloween books for kids offer a delightful mix of spooky and heartwarming tales that are perfect for celebrating the season. Whether you’re looking for a friendly witch, a square pumpkin, or a lovable monster, there’s a book on this list to enchant and entertain your little ghouls. So, snuggle up with your favorite little trick-or-treater and get ready for some spooky, not-too-scary reading adventures!
